Entry/Object ID
DE.0717Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
John Owens of Clay County, Missouri, sells a slave to Emeline Byrd (Bird) for $300.00. "…a Negro girl named Mary Jane which I warrant ….a slave for life." Filed for record in Platte County on July 25 1862 and recorded July 29, 1862.Date(s) of Creation
3/3/1857Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Mary JaneName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Owens, John conveys slave to Byrd (Bird) (nee Owens), EmelineOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. Q 1861-1863: De.Q.557Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
Note
1857.03.03 De.Q.567 Owens to Byrd.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
03/03/1857: Owens, John conveys slave to Byrd (Bird) (nee Owens), Emeline (Mary Jane)